Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Harsh Singh Wins First Indian Male Judo Gold at CWG
Harsh Singh is a judo athlete from India.
He won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian man to do so.
Before him, India had only two gold medals in judo, both won by women.
India has won 13 judo medals in total at the Games.
A female Indian judoka, Yamini Maurya, is also expected to win a medal in the women's 57 kg event.
The color of her medal (gold or silver) will be decided later.
This win is a big moment for Indian judo and shows how the sport is growing in the country.
Harsh Singh became the first Indian male judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
India had previously won only two gold medals in judo, both by female athletes.
The total Indian judo medal count at the Games is 13, including 5 silvers and 6 bronzes.
Yamini Maurya is also expected to medal in the women's 57 kg category.
The color of Yamini Maurya's medal (gold or silver) will be decided later.
- Who
- Harsh Singh, representing India
- What
- First Indian male judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games
- Where
- Commonwealth Games venue
- Why
- To secure a historic gold medal for India in judo
- Athlete
- Harsh Singh
- Sport
- Judo
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Medal
- Gold
- Country
- India
- Total Indian Judo Medals
- 13